Words: Newman Hall, in Welcome Tidings, by et al. (New York: Biglow & Main, 1877).
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To arms! To arms! ye soldiers,
The trumpet call obey!
Arise from dreary slumbers
To watch, and fight, and pray.
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To arms! to arms! ye soldiers,
The trumpet call obey!
With Jesus as our Leader,
We’re sure to win the day.
’Tis not to rest, or banquet,
Or proud parade we go;
The fight of faith is fiercer,
Than worldly warriors know.
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Against the powers of darkness
With fearful craft and rage,
Our heavenly Captain calls us
Incessant war to wage.
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We’ll bless Thee for the battle,
We’ll glory in the strife;
We’ll shout at call of trumpet,
We’ll win eternal life.
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